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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.25, 3,536.10 and 625.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.25, 3,536.10 and 625.88 is: 938.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.25 : 3,536.10 = 625.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.25/3,536.10 = 625.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.25x = 3,536.10 × 625.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.25x = 2,213,156.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,156.59/2,357.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.87

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